General News – Page 229
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NewsGL solutions for a cleaner maritime industry
At a recent GL Exchange forum held in Hamburg, Torsten Schramm, GL COO, delivered an introductory presentation giving a detailed survey of the challenges facing shipping as it seeks to reduce its impact on the air, coasts, water, and ocean spaces.
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HHI inks Hoegh order for LNG FSRUs
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has received a $500 million order from Hoegh of Norway to build a pair of LNG floating storage regasification units (FSRUs).
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Hempel expands in India
Hempel, the Danish-based industrial and marine paint manufacturer, is expanding its operations in the Indian subcontinent with the opening of a new manufacturing unit in Nashik, Maharashtra.
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NewsScania launches new engines
Scania launched a new range of marine propulsion units consisting of high speed engines, transmission and type-approved instrumentation at Mercator Media''s annual Seawork exhibition in Southampton, UK.
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Rolls-Royce secures offshore propulsion orders
Rolls-Royce has announced orders worth over £100 million to supply propulsion systems for offshore construction and drilling vessels.
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New BWT system cuts consumption by half
Norwegian companyOceanSaver has developed its next generation advanced ballast water treatment system, Mark II, which, it claims, will reduce energy use by over 50% compared to its previous technology.
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NewsGraig to manage Chinese-owned vessel
Cardiff-based Graig Ship Management Limited has taken delivery of the 79,600 dwt bulk-carrier ‘King Peace’, for which it is providing full technical management and crewing on behalf of Shanghai-based Zhong An Shipping.
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Kleven inks seismic vessel for Sanco
The Norwegian shipbuilder Kleven Maritime has signed a contract with Sanco Shipping to build a seismic vessel with an option for an additional vessel.
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NewsBMT improves offshore windfarm vessel designs
BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, has announced a number of innovative technologies to help improve the experience of personnel travelling to and from offshore windfarms.
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LR publishes latest guidance on BWT
The fourth edition of Lloyd’s Register’s guide, ‘Ballast Water Treatment Technology’, has been released.
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NewsST Marine inks AHTS quartet
Swire Pacific Offshore Operations has placed an order for four Havyard 844 XL, 13,125kW anchor handling tug supply vessels with ST Marine, part of the Singapore Technologies Engineering group.
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Korea bags NOL boxship dozen
Singapore-based NOL Group signed letters of intent with two South Korean shipbuilders to build 12 new container vessels for its APL subsidiary.
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Rolls-Royce wins offshore supply vessel order in Brazil
Rolls-Royce has announced that it has won a £15 million order to design and equip two offshore service vessels for ship owner Brasil Supply.
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NewsDesign for six new ferries for Canada
Danish ship designer Knud E. Hansen, in partnership with Fleetway, has recently signed a contract with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada for the basic design of a series of six ferries for Newfoundland.
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NewsSeawork awards recognise renewables
Renewable energy was the key to success at Mercator Media''s Seawork Awards dinner in Southampton, UK, on 14 June, with the top award going to a wind turbine access system.
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NewsNew lease of life for Alaska ferry
Vessel designer Incat Crowther says that it is becoming involved in refurbishment of its older designs, bringing them up to latest economic and environmental standards.
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NewsAnother acquisition for Kittiwake
UK company Kittiwake Developments has announced the acquisition of Holroyd Instruments, a manufacturer of acoustic emission technology, which Kittiwake says will strengthen its presence in condition monitoring.
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NewsAustal preferred for patrol craft bid
Austal Ships has announced that it has been chosen as the preferred tenderer as prime contractor for the design, construction and support of eight new vessels for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
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Membrane bioreactor for cruise newbuilds
Hamworthy reports that its membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology has been selected for two new vessels to be built by Fincantieri for Princess Cruises.
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NewsGas turbines ordered for fourth LCS
GE Marine reports that it will provide Austal USA with two LM2500 aeroderivative gas turbines to power the United States Navy’s fourth LCS-Class-Independence variant.
